Thanks to a couple of Ozformers Members (Major_K and Christalcase), I was able to see for myself the new Mid-year TFs toys that have now hit retail here in Australia.

Hasbro Australia told us at the AUS Toyfair that these toys were coming out in June, despite the US Hasbro saying the American release could be August, so I was skeptical that we would be seeing them here so early.

But here they are - Power Core Combiners and Yellow Pack Figures (pics in the link)

Also now sighted in two other stores - one store even had the 2-packs out. So these are not just an isolated store now, these are definitely being fully released to stores here that have the space or demand for them.
(gotta go find me some 2-packs)

Why do I suddenly get the urge to laugh maniacally right now? Oh yeah, Australia's getting new awesome stuff before America. This should make up for the utter lack of Human Alliance toys in my area (has anyone seen 'em in Adelaide? At all?).

Why do I suddenly get the large to laugh maniacally right now? Oh yeah, Australia's getting new awesome stuff before America. This should make up for the utter lack of Human Alliance toys in my area (has anyone seen 'em in Adelaide? At all?).